misunderstand

[mis-uhn-der-stand] / ˌmɪs ʌn dərˈstænd /

VERB

get the wrong idea

Synonyms

STRONGEST

confuse miscalculate misconstrue misinterpret misjudge misread

STRONG

confound fail misapply misapprehend misconceive miss mistake

WEAK

be at cross purposes be bewildered be confused be perplexed get signals crossed get signals mixed get wrong get wrong impression miscomprehend misknow misreckon miss the point not register take amiss take wrongly

Antonyms

STRONGEST

understand

STRONG

comprehend succeed

WEAK

construe get grasp interpret perceive

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Doctors say many patients misunderstand the role of the drugs.

From BBC

In October, Aliyev said that "past misunderstandings between the two countries have been resolved" after meeting Macron in Copenhagen.

From Barron's

However, in October Aliyev said that "past misunderstandings between the two countries" had been resolved after he met Macron in Copenhagen, AFP reports.

From BBC

She missed council payments due to a misunderstanding about which bills her benefits covered.

From BBC

Penza said the argument that “they could have just left” misunderstands how consent works in these types of cases.

From The Wall Street Journal

misunderstand

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